Swanage War Memorial
Swanage War Memorial, Victoria Avenue, Durlston, BH19 1AH, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Railway Cottage is your perfect coastal getaway in Swanage, Dorset. Just a stone's throw away from the beach, the town center, and the iconic Swanage steam railway, our guest house offers ensuite rooms with convenient amenities like a fridge and tea & coffee facilities.
Convenient Key System
Enjoy the flexibility of checking in and out at your own convenience with our key system, allowing for a hassle-free stay.
Pet-Friendly and Self-Catering
We warmly welcome your furry friends and offer self-catering rooms where you can enjoy privacy without interruptions.
Experience a relaxing stay with us at Railway Cottage - book now for a memorable Dorset coast escape!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Very friendly and helpful! Loved that they are dog friendly!
Great location. Lovely clean room. Comfy bed. Gorgeous glimpses of garden on entry
The gate needed to be fixed, it had dropped and was really tricky to open and close. Only one or two hairdryers so on one occasion I couldn't dry my hair. Just small niggles, overall it was a great start
Answered my queries and was frei dly on phone and accommodating. Felt homely.
Great host who was thoughtful and good with communication. Access was easy, as was leaving at check-out. Good facilities and location was amazing. Room was clean and tidy. Thanks
Felt like home from home. The beds were so comfortable.
The WiFi connection was hard to stay connected
I love how cosy it was, close to the beach, and opposite the railway and grave yard . Parking opposite in the large carpark. Also very happy it was dog friendly.
The room was cosy, lo ed the fridge especially as it was a very hot few days. And the bed was comfy
Everything was just perfect for my granddaughter and myself.. Room was very comfortable..Beds were great. Good location close to beach.
There was nothing we didn't like..
Good position, close to town center and beach. Room was clean and tidy
Needed more storage space in room, lack of drawers.
Fairly close to Swanage town centre.
Very nice accommodation, a short walk from the centre and the steam railway to Corfe. Would stay there again. Loved it all 🥰
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Location, fridge, soap, shower gel, loo rolls supplied. Not stingy on tea and coffee. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Return year after year.
Guest next door had TV on too loud. But that's out of host's control!
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Very clean and easy to get around
Tv a bit small. By
Beautiful cottage and a perfect place to stay while completing a marathon. The fridge and microwave came in very handy. It was great to have tea and coffee provided. A simple, comfortable stay with everything needed for a short break in a amazing location !!
Thin walls.
Very straightforward to book
Leaving the car in a carpark
Location is ideal, the main carpark in Swanage is right opposite the stay. The room was clean, spotless in fact & tea & coffee was available as when you needed it. There was also a small fridge for your essentials & en suite shower. As a solo female traveller with a dog, I felt very safe & comfortable. Communication was brilliant with the hosts, allowing us to arrive early to get out of the heat.
In my opinion nothing to dislike.
Location
Contacting owners very difficult.
Location, room was fine . Clean and tidy.
No hand towel.
Nice room. Plenty of shelf space etc. Comfortable bed. Close to town and beach. Welcoming to dogs. Good value.
The location was very good for the beach and for getting out of town. The bed was very comfortable. Good supply of tea and coffee. Nice garden to look down on and watch the birds feeding.
All good
Location and convenience of self check in
Nothing
The property was in a good location and it was dog friendly
I had problems with the door lock but the host very kindly helped me with this
Location
Coffee instant.
Friendly owner, very clean property, beautiful garden and excellent position.
Very clean, comfortable and close to the beach place. All teas and coffee provided, as well as a fridge in the room. Very good condition of the bathroom, beds and bed linen, cream and crispy. We had good communication with the hosts. The place is dog friendly and we loved the design inside and out, perfect for relaxing time in beautiful Swanage. I would have liked to have a small fan in the room as we were at the hottest May bank holiday in years
No aircon or a fan for hot weather
The room was very spacious and had a small table and chairs which was ideal for drinks and dinner in the room. Spacious bathroom too. Big car park opposite which was very cheap and close to the town. Great location for the Jurassic coast run event which was few minutes walk. Very comfortable beds and warm room . We had 2 nights spent here and was a great & affordable price for a weekend stay. Would definitely book again.
Location and friendliness and decor and comfort
Outside seating area
Lovely property, great location & the room has all you need. Pet friendly, easy self check in with good communication from hosts.
Nothing, it’s such great value for money.
Was not there long enough, only 2 nights and was out of the room apart from sleep and shower
Bathroom a bit too small, shower head sprayed water everywhere but straight
Local, and ease of access
Thought there might be a kitchen, grill or toaster. But no worries
Very clean,comfortable. Great location .
Nothing
Amazing location! Very short walk to loads of restaurants and shops and the beach. Comfy beds and pretty rooms, enjoyed very much
The WiFi was not very good during our stay
Larger bed in Room 9 :-) Or two single - not great nights sleep, but only issue and we have stayed in room 9 before. Love the room with 2 Singles - just preference as bed is very small. But understand down to room/space
Lovely clean and centrally based
Nice, bright room, near beach & my daughter’s house.Great heating & good shower. Loads of coffee , milk & sugar. Very private & nice
Didn’t like lock on house door, should be changed
L’accueil
La porte d’entrée difficile à ouvrir si on ne connaît pas le fonctionnement
Great to take dog. Excellent position close to town Good to have fridge in room.
Room quite small. Noisy main road.
Good location and great value. Exactly what we needed for our short family break.
A lot of thought had gone in to how the rooms (we stayed in 2) were set up and equipped. Very good provision was made.
Great location to a running event and local park run. Cheap car park opposite. Spacious room and bathroom. Easy check in and along distance to local restaurants , shore.
Lovely and clean - great location
Bed was quite small but still comfortable
Convenient for town centre. Comfortable room. Good clear communication from owner.
Location
Key access do didnt meet hosts
Everything about it
Nothing
Great location and value for money. Friendly happy hosts Clean ideal for single or couples.
Great location
Clean, basic but fine for a short stay
comfortable,good communication,clean
No shampoo
The overriding fact that it is pet friendly & in a great location was fantastic, we could come & go as we pleased without being bothered.
Maybe keys could be colour coded for outside & room door so no confusion when coming in wet with shopping & dog.
Everything was great
A nice clean property with lovely hosts. We’ll definitely be back !
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Fantastic location. Room very clean and spacious
Clean and great location
Great room...very clean. Comfortable bed. in a great location for beach and town with a large car park accross the road
Nothing
Lovely stay in the centre of Swanage easy check in and great communication
Great location for us, car park right across the road. The room was clean and comfortable. Nice amenities in the room and per friendly too!
Clean and tidy
Nothing
The location was good and the property was clean and was excellent value for money
The only thing that was minor was the water pressure was a bit low but in no way distracted from all the other features
Location, it was quiet and very comfortable
Having to pay for parking, but hey, it is England.
Great room and location. The instructions for the check in were clear and we really enjoyed our stay there!
The bulk bed was making lots of noise but it wasn’t a major problem for us.
Railway cottage is in a prime location very near to the beach and centre of town . Parking was easy The bedroom was immaculate beds comfy and there was plenty of tea coffee and milk We shall definately be returning Such good value for money
Great location, short walk from sea and cafes where you can get a good breakfast. Nice sense of privacy.
Ease of access by key safe Good location
Nothing
Room was clean and cosy, facilities were good, was warm ( it was November too), very quiet , got parking no problem , it’s in a great location too.
Nothing, would definitely stop there again.
Very lovely room, clean and comfortable, perfect location to explore
Shower head could do with a descaling.
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Cleanliness
8.68/10The room was clean and comfortable, very tidy overall.
Service
8.85/10The staff were very helpful and friendly, providing a great level of service.
Location
8.99/10Great location for visiting the beach and local shops, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.54/10Rooms were well-maintained, comfortable, and airy.
Amenities
8.47/10Nice amenities in the room; however, most guests found them standard for the price.
Value for Money
8.53/10Excellent value for money based on the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.08/10No breakfast included, but the fridge was a plus for personal food storage.
Overall Experience
8.65/10Overall, a very pleasant stay with high chances of return.